Designing and furnishing a small space is no walk in the park. Your space may be small, but the number of things to consider is countless! How do I arrange the space? What furniture should I buy? Can I even fit a sofa? Where am I going to store all my stuff? Any and all small room ideas welcome…

Let’s not forget that many small spaces are not only small, but can be kind of awkward. This means you’ve got a tricky layout to crack, making these pint-sized rooms even more of a design dilemma

Every small space comes with it’s own slew of challenges. But with a few clever and creative tricks up your sleeve, you can design a functional and stylish space.

We’ve rounded up 5 of the tiniest (and trickiest) spaces we’ve seen, and break down how our designers tackled them. Take a peek below for some inspo and small room ideas from our designers.

Ready for a crash course in our best small room ideas? Keep scrolling to see how these 5 tiny spaces met their match.

1. A Recessed Living Room Nook

The Challenge:

More like a nook than an actual room, this tiny living space needed furniture that fit with a precision worthy of NASA engineers. Luckily for these homeowners, trying out sofas in 3D saved them lots of time and backaches. The priority was to find the right-size pieces and make the most of every square inch of floor space.

The Solutions:

Find a sofa that perfectly fits the small space. Consider your options, like which side you want the chaise to be on.

One of our best small room ideas, try a rug with an organic shape, like a cowhide. This creates a sense of flow in the space and draw attention away from the size of the room.

Opt for a C-shape side table that can function like a lap desk for working on the sofa. You can also easily move it next to your desk for a place to put your coffee or drink (no more desk spills!).

Hang up wall shelves to take advantage of vertical wall space for storage.

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3. A Compact Bedroom

The Challenge:

The good: this tiny bedroom gets lots of natural light (insert prayer hand emoji). The space needed some design help to keep it cozy but uncluttered. The bad: There’s not a lot of closet space to speak of, so finding ways to incorporate extra storage is essential.

The Solutions:

Fill out the space at the foot of the bed with comfy and functional accents, like a bench and/or a pouf. They’ll also make the space feel less utilitarian. Because your bedroom can be more than “just a place to sleep.”

Lean a floor-length mirror to make the space feel bigger and more open. Have limited floor space? Try a series of mirrors for the same effect.

Pick narrow storage pieces. They can snuggle into corners and along walls without feeling bulky.

Layer rugs, like a colorful one paired with a cowhide or fluffy shag rug, to add lots of cozy texture in any small bedroom.

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4. A Narrow Nursery

The Challenge:

Given this room’s narrow shape, the furniture needed to be arranged in a line along one side of the room. The crib had to be in clear sight at all times and there needed to be space for a changing table.

The Solutions:

Stagger the crib and changing table down the narrow hallway to preserve the walkway. This also centers the crib in the center of the room between two windows.

Add sconces rather than table and floor lamps. They’re a great way to add lighting without taking up floor space—not to mention they’ll be out of baby’s reach!

Tuck in a daybed that provides an adult nap spot that can also easily make for a guest bed in a pinch. Choose one that has an open base and comes without arms or a back so that it doesn’t add visual bulk.

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Struggling to design a small space in your home?

In case you missed it, all of our designs are done virtually, by real designers, in an accurate 3D model of your exact room. If you’re struggling with a tricky, tiny, or just plain awkward space, we can help find design solutions tailored to your exact space.